Strategic Marketing & Communications Director

Paycom - ATS; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Philander Smith University seeks a strategic, creative, and collaborative Director of Marketing and Communications to lead institutional marketing, communications, brand management, media relations, digital storytelling, and reputation-building.

Reporting to the Office of the President, the Director serves as the University's lead communications professional and works across the institution to ensure messaging is timely, accurate, consistent, and aligned with University priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing integrated communications strategies and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of branding, digital communications, social media, media relations, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a University-wide marketing and communications strategy aligned with the President's priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on communications strategy and messaging.
• Serve as steward of the University brand and maintain standards for messaging and visual identity.
• Coordinate major institutional announcements, campaigns, and public-facing communications across divisions.
• Lead executive communications, media relations, and crisis communications as needed.
• Guide content, digital, and marketing efforts including website, social media, newsletters, and advertising.

Skills

Strategic communications

Brand management

Media relations

Writing & editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Philander Smith University seeks a strategic, creative, and collaborative Director of Marketing and Communications to lead institutional marketing, communications, brand management, media relations, digital storytelling, and reputation-building.

Reporting to the Office of the President, the Director serves as the University's lead communications professional and works across the institution to ensure messaging is timely, accurate, consistent, and aligned with University priorities.